September 30th, truth and reconciliation day, is a nationally recognized day to remember and acknowledge the lasting impacts of residential schools on Indigenous communities.
When the brain experiences an extremely stressful event, it can change the way you perceive the world, leading to unique trauma responses.
September is international concussion awareness month, which we’ll take advantage of to advocate and educate about traumatic brain injuries.
In Alberta, the terms “therapist,” “counsellor,” and “coach” are unregulated. This means that technically, anyone can refer to themselves using these terms, without a certain level of education and experience.
Keeping children safe from the threats that come with technological advancements has always been a worry among parents.
Sure, we know the common phrase. A quick “I’m sorry” might seem sufficient, but to the person who’s hurting, it might seem dismissive. Instead, try out our apology formula.
There’s a common misconception that therapy is only talking about your feelings and problems. There are many other strategies used that can help an individual process traumatic events and complex emotions.
Bipolar disorder (BD) and borderline personality disorder (BPD) are sometimes mixed up in common conversation and the media. However, they are distinct diagnoses with different presentations.
This year’s theme for World Mental Health Day is increasing accessible mental health resources for those affected by catastrophes and disasters. Read on for some facts about mental health in these circumstances.
As October paints the world in shades of amber, rust, and gold, we’re reminded that even nature knows how to let go. Trees don’t cling to their leaves, even though they’ve spent all year growing them. Instead, they release them freely, trusting that new life will come again in time.
You took the step towards better mental health by attending therapy. You’ve been going for a while now, yet haven’t noticed the effects. Before giving up, consider these factors.
The DSM-5-TR defines narcissistic personality disorder (NPD) as an individual with a persistent need for admiration, a lack of empathy and an unrealistic air of superiority. These symptoms can have a deep impact on relationships.